Ingrid dijkers biography

This is the only time this workshop is being offered this year. I am also teaching "Urban Ransom" and "Over the Edge the new fun side version "but as of now, they are filled classes. Please pre-register as seating is limited. Ingrid IngridDijkers. Labels: File Folder JournalWorkshops. Wednesday, June 24, Image Transfers. I have been fighting with image transfers these past few weeks.

I know there are a million different methods, but I determined to make it work with packing tape or contact paper. I am finding that packing tape transfers make for very transparent crisp images and the paper is very easy to remove from the back. However, it's near impossible to use any mediums on top of these transfers. If you sand the images to roughen them up a bit you can, but it still can easily be removed with the slightest pressure of a finger nail.

I'm working with magazine images from different magazines, laser prints and various book images Contact paper transfers are proofing to be rather unpredictable and it's difficult to remove the paper from the back without actually lifting the image. The plus side of the contact paper transfers is that you can use other mediums on top Just yesterday I discovered a new type of contact paper and so far am having wonderful results.

Ingrid dijkers biography

Grant it, I have only made 1 transfer, but so far so good! Extremely transparent, all the paper comes off the back easily AND other mediums stick to the surface. In the picture below I used a print the text from my laser printer and it sure seems to work. I am now off to try it with other images from magazines and books! Labels: Art Journal.

Wednesday, June 03, New Journal Cover. I ended up just leaving it and kept hoping something would come to me, which it hasn't until now. I really enjoyed the last several journal pages I made in this journal see previous blog post and figured that style would work well, but I wanted a focal point. Last week my new friend, Brenda Ball-Wood, shared a fabulous paper punch with an octopus.

It was too small for the cover and the proportions weren't right, so I scanned it and edited it until it was exactly what I needed. Then I made a stencil and mask of it. I'm pretty happy with the results This past week I have been working feverishly in this journal of mine. It's a procrastination technique I am mastering quite well. As always, these pages contain nothing more than my usual random ramblings.

Often, I consider blurring out the text when I put my journal pages on my blog, FaceBook or my website. But, as I mentioned these are mere ramblings of what's on my mind at the time. I'm not trying to make a statement or convey any messages. There are no secret agendas involved. I am merely sharing journal spreads I have made. With a degree in Fine Arts and an extensive background in travel, her interest has been stimulated by the many international and classical works of Art dealing with out of the ordinary stories of real or imaginary personalities.

The marionette-like figures she has produced over the ingrid dijkers biography years have slowly evolved into intriguing and enigmatic collaged figures to book forms and the wearable art pieces that she is concentrating on now. As a life long collector of antique ingrids dijkers biography, vintage trims, buttons and found objects, she incorporates a wide variety of these into her work.

Meticulous attention is given to the usage of unusual and quality materials, ranging from the most elegant silk brocades and hand beaded Belgian laces to contemporary metallics. The contrasts provide a wonderful esoteric quality to her work. I still think my best work has always come from the scraps I find in the trash can and a pack of markers I bought in the kiddy section at my local discount store.

Into the Crypt by Ingrid Dijkers. What inspires you? Just about and everything. I could never make a complete list. When you're not making art, what are you doing? Answering emails, trying to get get caught up on paper work, working out details for a future project, updating my website and blog. Is there anything else you'd like to share? I have found that one passion always slowly morphs into another.

I never know what direction my work will lead and I rather enjoy that. I am never bored, I just keep finding more options to explore. I just go along for the ride and enjoy the process. For now my passion is visual art journaling and sharing that, but this too will evolve over time as all my work has through out my life. Labels: Artist Spotlightinspiration.

Newer Post Older Post Home. Subscribe to: Post Comments Atom. Upcoming Workshops I teach paste painting, altered photography and a variety of other workshops. My emphasis is usually on playing with the materials. Fun produces great work. Contact me if you're interested in having me come to your area. Vibrant colors and interesting textures inspire me and are the primary elements used in my artwork.

It comes full circle. My art makes me happy, gives me time to think, and I'd like to think it makes others happy too. Ah, and there's another circle View my complete profile. Contact Information Lorrie Grainger Abdo lorrieabdo aol. Articles I've written several papermaking articles for PapermakingZine. If you're interested in any of the following topics let me know.